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Caldwell police say recent protests were peaceful but warn of overtime costs; seek budget line for demonstrations

Caldwell City Council · February 3, 2026
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Summary

Police Chief reported two recent First Amendment demonstrations in Caldwell were peaceful with no arrests, but said overtime costs were significant and the department will seek a dedicated budget line to cover future demonstrations.

The Caldwell Police Chief briefed the City Council on two recent demonstrations, saying both events were peaceful, no arrests or uses of force occurred, and department tactics (bike patrols, undercover officers, and a real-time information center) helped manage crowds and identify two individuals who left…

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